Shippensburg Arts Programing and Education (SHAPE) will be holding the opening of its ceramic exhibit, Earth, Water, Fire, Glaze, on Friday, February 3, beginning at 6:00 p.m. The exhibit will continue until February 24. Earth, Water, Fire, Glaze is a tribute to retired Shippensburg University Art Professor, Bill Hynes, by his former students [...]
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FORMER STUDENTS HONOR BILL HYNES WITH CERAMIC EXHIBIT: EARTH, WATER, FIRE, GLAZE
Tuesday, January 31st, 2012
FILMMAKER SPIKE LEE TO LECTURE ON DIVERSITY AT SHIPPENSBURG UNIVERSITY ON THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16
Monday, January 30th, 2012Shippensburg University presents talented filmmaker and lecturer, Spike Lee for AN EVENING WITH SPIKE LEE, February 16, 2012 at 8:00 p.m. Lee will speak on the topic of “The Cultural Diversity in America,” as part of the Shippensburg University H.O.P.E. (Helping Our People Excel) Diversity Scholarship Program. Reserved tickets are $20 and can [...]
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SPEAKER TO DISCUSS “U.S. PRESIDENTS WHO WERE FREEMASONS” AT ALLISON-ANTRIM MUSEUM’S FEBRUARY MEETING
Sunday, January 29th, 2012On Thursday, February 9, at 7:00 p.m., Allison-Antrim Museum will hold a monthly meeting in the restored German bank barn, located at 365 South Ridge Avenue in Greencastle. In recognition of Presidents Day during February, Jim Plunkett will speak about “U.S. Presidents Who Were Freemasons.”
The PowerPoint presentation will be enlightening, surprising and somewhat controversial [...]
“HELP THY NEIGHBOR,” BENEFIT ROCK SHOW, TO SUPPORT THE FAMILIES OF 130 EAST GARFIELD STREET IN SHIPPENSBURG
Wednesday, January 25th, 2012Local rock band, Big Marge, and arts organization, Post Now PA, are pulling together their resources for a Benefit Rock Show to raise funds for the families at 130 East Garfield Street in Shippensburg, who lost their home and possessions in an early January fire.
The event will take place on Saturday, February 4 [...]
SCOTT BRAVO AND OTHER MUSICIANS PERFORMING AT THE THOUGHT LOT IN SHIPPENSBURG ON SATURDAY, JANUARY 28
Wednesday, January 25th, 2012Syracuse rock and roll instrumentalist and Tommy Emmanuel-influenced Scott Bravo joins local musicians for a night of LIVE Music at The Thought Lot Contemporary Art Center in Shippensburg on this Saturday, January 28.
The evening will feature a variety of music including Gettysburg natives, The Pale Barn Ghosts, as an acoustic duo with their [...]
CIVIL WAR HISTORIAN TO SPEAK ON “THE ROADS TO GETTYSBURG” AT RENFEW PARK IN WAYNESBORO ON MAY 9
Monday, January 23rd, 2012Noted Civil War historian, Rev. John Schildt, will speak on “The Roads From Gettysburg” on Wednesday, May 9 at 7:00 p.m. at the Renfrew Visitors Center.
Schildt has written some 20 books on various Civil war topics, a fascination that began in his childhood when his great grandmother told him tales of feeding Union troops on [...]
MOMMY & ME THEATRE AND ART CLASSES PRESENTED BY CAPITOL THEATRE CENTER OFF TO A FUN START IN 2012
Monday, January 23rd, 2012The 2012 Mommy & Me Art & Theatre Classes as part of the Creative Kids @ the Capitol program have started up again, according to the schedule below. These fun classes are open to children age 18 months to pre-Kindergarten. Merissa Vevasis of Shippensburg will once again be teaching the Mommy & Me [...]
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RENFREW INSTITUTE PLANS “TELESCOPE CLINIC” AT RENFREW PARK
Monday, January 23rd, 2012Renfrew Institute, in partnership with the Tri-State Astronomers Club, is hosting a “Telescope Clinic” on Saturday, February 4 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the visitors’ center at Renfrew Park. [Snow date: Feb. 25.]
The clinic is designed to help those interested learn how to maximize their use o fa telescope. Participation is free, [...]
NEW YEAR KICKS OFF WITH GREAT LIVE ENTERTAINMENT PRESENTED BY CAPITOL THEATRE IN CHAMBERSBURG
Monday, January 23rd, 2012Entering the new year, Capitol Theatre in Chambersburg will continue its live show season by presenting top notch, national and international traveling performances.
Linda Boeckman, Manager of Capitol Theatre Center says, “The shows we have been presenting have been selling very well, and we are pleased so many people from the Franklin County area [...]
PROGRAM ON THE WAR OF 1812 SCHEDULED FOR THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2 AT RENFREW PARK
Monday, January 23rd, 2012The adult/teen education committee of Renfrew Institute for Cultural and Environmental Studies is sponsoring a three-program series entitled “1812: Waynesboro and the War (The Impact, The Lifestyle and The Music).” The programs are free of charge and open to the public, and registration is not required. Donations are appreciated.
“Marking the 200th anniversary [...]
